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pat in Swedish

pat in Swedish is klapp, klappa — pat means to tap gently with the flat of the hand.

pat in Swedish

klapp
noun
A light tap or slap, especially with the hands.
klappa
verb
To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.

What does "pat" mean?

  1. verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
    "He patted his pockets to check that he still had his keys."
  2. noun A gentle tap or light slap with the hand.
    "The teacher gave the nervous boy a quick pat on the arm."
  3. noun A small, flattened lump of a soft substance, especially butter.
    "A pat of butter melted slowly on top of the warm toast."
  4. adj Exactly right or fitting for the occasion; sometimes suggesting an answer is too neat or rehearsed.
    "The film ended with a pat happy ending that felt a little unrealistic."
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pat in a sentence

  • He patted his pockets to check that he still had his keys.
  • She patted the dog on the head.
  • The teacher gave the nervous boy a quick pat on the arm.
  • Give the horse a pat before you leave the stable.

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What is "pat" in Swedish?
"pat" in Swedish is klapp, klappa. pat means: To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
How do you use "pat" in a sentence?
Example: "He patted his pockets to check that he still had his keys." In Swedish, "pat" is klapp, klappa.
Are there other ways to say "pat" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "pat": klapp, klappa.
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